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How to Build a Fireplace Mantel and Surround

Submitted by MillerMade on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 09:05

The Custom Built-ins started out with lots of research, and like many DIY project we looked to Pinterest and Houzz for inspiration. A lot of love and time went into this project. I can't stress enough how important research is. This process is often over looked because DIYers just want to get to the building process as quickly as possible, but trust me when I say doing solid research will save you a lot of stress and time when it comes to building.

 

Blog Link
How to Build a Fireplace Mantel and Surround
Estimated Cost
$4,000-$6,000
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Farmhouse Twin Bed

Loved building this for my daughter. The plans were simple to follow and everything came together easily. So happy with how it turned out. Thank you, Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed (Twin Size)
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Bright White, semi-gloss
Caulk for most joint boards

Fish Tank Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/24/2023 - 10:30

fish tank console

I designed and build this cabinet that is being used to hold a fish tank. It’s made from 2”x6s” for the sides and top and most of the rest of it is made from 3/4” plywood with extra support underneath to account for the extra weight of the tank with water. The stain is gunstock and looks absolutely amazing! The black hardware really makes it pop. (My new favorite combo)Thanks for taking a look and have a great day!

Jake from Jake N’ Jill’s Woodshop LLC 

Built from Plan(s)
Center Media Console (Rebecca Media Suite)

Play Table and Chairs

Submitted by kristilmay on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 19:39

For my daughter's birthday I made her this table and chairs. Despite being very easy and cheap to make, they are very sturdy. I've sat at that table quite a few times with no issues at all. I love how they turned out.

Blog Link
Sarah's Table and Chairs
Built from Plan(s)
Simplest Kids Play Table
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut-top, Rust-Oleum's Heirloom white-table legs, Krylon- Catalina Mist (Spray paint)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

nancy

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 21:02

Simply gorgeous! Did you use any poly on the table top? The finish is amazing. Thanks for sharing. Now I want to make one too!!

kristilmay

Tue, 03/13/2012 - 21:32

Sorry! I just realized I didn't put that. I used Minwax Polycrylic. Thank you for your compliments!

Cindy from Indiana (not verified)

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 10:00

I think the title of my response says it all. ;-)

They really turned out beautifully. Great job!

Square Turned Leg Farmhouse Kitchen Table

I had to do a 3ftx3ft square table since our eating area in the apartment isn't big enough for a dining table, but I really like how it turned out :) I also added breadboard ends because I can't stand how the cut ends look. I got the legs from osborne wood

Built from Plan(s)
Turned Leg Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$160
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax English Chestnut, Antique Beige Paint, and Helmsman Clearcoat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Patio Table/ my work table

I decided since I was doing a lot of wood working projects I needed to have a work table. I came across the patio table on Ana site and fell in love. I now have a great table in my garage for all my woodworking projects.

Built from Plan(s)
Patio Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Happy kiddos

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 12:30

This was a 3 weekend project that I hope my son loves.
I used both plans and made adjustments as needed. Read everyone’s post to see what works best for what you are trying to accomplish. I know that my slide is steep and I would of made it more gradual If I did think my kiddos could not handle it. I would say this bed is perfect for my 5 year old and my 7 year old has been in the room playing on it also all day.

Built from Plan(s)
Playhouse Loft Bed
Castle Loft Bed with Stairs and Slide
Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used common boards, particle boards. The red was my son choice. For the accents I burned those with a torch. This was a fun project but also a very heave and secure project.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Canopy Daybed - First Project!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 14:16

This was the first time I ever built anything - before this is hardly used a drill. It was big for a first build, and I did it entirely alone aside from a few text messages with questions. I added a couple little end tables to it for a book and a drink, and it’s now my favourite outside summer spot.

Facebook user @robyn.marie.3572

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Daybed with Canopy

Lighted Saltbox House

My wife went shopping one day in a primitive furniture shop and found this saltbox house that she loved. So I decided to get a picture of this house and build it myself. This project was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Hope you enjoy.

Estimated Cost
$18.00 for wood and left over paint sitting around.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
One layer of black paint, covered with one layer of cream paint, distressed and clear coated.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

candrea1402

Sun, 08/12/2012 - 13:45

Love this one could you possibly give me the dimensions ? would love to try building this

Rustic X End Table

Submitted by Tonyjoe on Wed, 01/08/2014 - 08:45

This table was my 4th build from the site and took my wife and I about 10 hours to build.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X End Table
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax classic gray finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

handcrafted amish style entry bench

Submitted by rburmania on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 11:39

custom handcrafted amish style entry bench

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
provincial stain and white satin pain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

4x4 Truss Table and Benches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 12:41

Modified so that it could fit 12 people comfortably.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
4x4 Truss Benches
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday
Fall
Thanksgiving

Channing cabinet/desk

Submitted by mactanya on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 17:57

Well, this was a project that was running concurrently with the Benchright coffee table and I finally got it installed along with the walnut stained 1x4 pine desktop. At first (due to inexperience) I stained it and since I had the wrong plywood, it looked horrible. So it got bondoed and painted and converted into a drawer/rollout printer drawer/hanging file drawer and a support for my single piece 12' + desktop.
By the way, its a pain in the butt to keep the cabinet square and I worked it and worked it, believe me.

Blog Link
Channing file cabinet
Built from Plan(s)
Desk with Drawer and Shelving
Estimated Cost
$100 tops
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Alabaster (gives it that aged white look) and minwax polycrylic.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

panthajds (not verified)

Mon, 01/21/2013 - 18:10

I was wondering how you made the desk longer. I have an 11 foot wall and i want the top desk to span the whole wall i was wondering how you supported the whole desk, did you need to add any extra supports?

Hemnes linen cabinet finished!

Submitted by Crzymedic on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 16:29

This was my first build for Katy and she loves it! We used acrylic glass and used the frosted spray pains from krylon.

Built from Plan(s)
Hemnes Linen Cabinet
Estimated Cost
$150 plus what king of panel you use
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
white paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Farmhouse Storage Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 21:32

Absolutely loved making this bed! It became my summer project and I needed it done in a two week time frame. Between working on it after i got off work and on my days off, it came out exactly how I wanted it to.

I only ended up spending a total of $140 dollars by using scrap wood around my garage and new nails and screws and such. This was the absolute way to go before moving into my first apartment with little to no furniture! The storage boxes were the perfect solution to not wanting to buy a dresser. It's completely durable and I'd definitely do it again! Thanks Ana White!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Queen)
Estimated Cost
~$140 by using scraps
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax PolyShades Bombay Mahogany Gloss Stain and Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Twin captain storage bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 15:08

Our daughter outgrew her loft bed and wanted something closer to the ground. We didn't do the side storage towers, because we were concerned if there would be enough room.

Built from Plan(s)
Twin Storage (Captains) Bed
Estimated Cost
450
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Gun stock stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Ten dollar ledges

Submitted by Spolitte on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 20:50

Here are a few of the ten dollar ledges we added around the girls bed. We had no room for tables so we thought we would give this a try. It's working beautifully. We hung the ledges in studs and they are standing up to constant use perfectly. The girls have space for their most cherished nik naks and a drink in case they wake thirsty in the night. We couldn't be more pleased. Now I'm seeing the possibility for ledges in every room.

Built from Plan(s)
Gallery Ledge Shelves
Estimated Cost
6.00 minus the paint.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
No voc semi gloss for easy cleaning
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Hailey Platform Bed and Kentwood Bookshelves

Submitted by kjw003 on Sat, 01/11/2014 - 16:31

Built the Hailey Platform bed with planked headboard, and two Kentwood bookshelves, for a guest room in our new house! The dimensions of the bookshelves were changed a bit to fit the space, but the bed (should be) built to dimensions in the plan for a full size bed.

Built from Plan(s)
Hailey Planked Headboard
Essential Platform Bed Frame
Rustic Bookshelf Plans with 2x2 Face Frames
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stain was apple cider vinegar vinegar and steel wool mixture. Sealant used was Vermont Natural Coatings Polywhey furniture finish (satin finish).
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Toddler Bed

This was my second project from Ana White's plans. I felt confident in my new woodworking skills once I learned how to use the kreg jig for pocket holes. The child's table and chair I made came out so good, I decided why not try a toddler bed for my 4 yr old granddaughter. She loves her new bed. And I love how easy and fun it was to make.

I only had to make minor adjustments to the size to accomodate her mattress. I brought the footboard out to the edge of the legs because I needed to add an inch to the length, but the sides are set in like the plans. I also added a couple inches to the rail height since her mattress is 6 inches deep and I wanted it to be above the mattress.

I was afraid I couldn't get the rounded headboard neat, so I used the whole 6 inch board, adding to the height of the headboard a few inches. I also added the top board on the headboard because it just made it look cleaner on top. You might not be able to tell from the photo, but I did use the beadboard - I had a scrap the perfect size.

 

Blog Link
How to Build a Toddler Bed in a Day!
Built from Plan(s)
Traditional Wood Toddler Bed
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Glidden Satin in White
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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